Lower Inner Trim: Removal
CAUTION:
- Before handling the airbag system components, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>CAUTION .
- Side impact sensor (under the rear center seat) for the airbag system is located under the front center of the rear seat cushion. Be careful not to apply strong impact to the sensor when working with the rear seat cushion removed.
NOTE:
Components: Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>COMPONENT>INNER TRIM .
- Disconnect the ground terminal from the battery sensor, and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
- Remove the cover side sill front Rr.
- Release the claw.
- Remove the cover side sill front Rr.CAUTION: Do not pull with excessive force. Claws of the cover side sill front Rr may be damaged.
- Remove the weather strip body side flange front. Ref. to EXTERIOR BODY PANELS>WEATHER STRIP>REPLACEMENT .
- Remove the cover side sill front Ft.
- Remove the clip.
- Remove the cover side sill front Ft.
- Remove the rear seat cushion assembly. Ref. to SEATS>REAR SEAT>REMOVAL .
- Remove the cover side sill rear UPR.
- Release the clips and claws.
- Remove the cover side sill rear UPR.CAUTION: Do not pull with excessive force. Doing so may damage the claws of the cover side sill rear UPR.NOTE: Remove the metal clip left on the flange section of the vehicle body, and install it to the cover side sill rear UPR.
- Remove the weather strip body side flange rear. Ref. to EXTERIOR BODY PANELS>WEATHER STRIP>REPLACEMENT .
- Remove the trim panel assembly B pillar LWR.
- Release the clips.
- Expand the claws of the trim panel assembly B pillar LWR outward, and remove it from the trim panel assembly B pillar UPR.CAUTION: Do not expand the trim panel assembly B pillar LWR excessively. Doing so may damage the trim.NOTE: First release the claw located to the front of the vehicle.
- Remove the cover catcher.
- Release the claw.
- Remove the cover catcher.NOTE:
- Perform this procedure only when required.
- Remove the cover catcher using a plastic remover.